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First Look! Superman Villain Brainiac Is Back!

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courtesy DC Comics

A classic Superman foe is set to make his New 52 debut in Villains Month! Here’s a first look at Brainiac and a tease from DC Comics Editor Bob Harras:

“We already know that Brainiac has been collecting worlds. But why does he do what he does? Surely this psychopath must have motives beyond just trying to save the civilizations being threatened by the 5th dimension – but what are they? What will happen when a new superhero discovers the truth? And how will her startling revelation impact the rest of the DC Universe?

Kick off your weekend by checking out this all-new character design for Brainiac, which shows him both as a doctor experimenting on his son, and as the maniacal villain we all know after he’s mutilated himself into his present look.”

Villains Month in a series of one-shots in which the rogues take over the heroes book.

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INHUMANS in Avengers or Fantastic Four Movie?

 

Inhumans by Jae Lee courtesy Marvel
Inhumans by Jae Lee courtesy Marvel

Fans are wondering about the cinematic debut of Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch. Joss Whedon will use the brother and sister in Avengers 2 for Marvel/Disney. Bryan Singer has cast Evan Peters as Quicksilver in X-Men Days of Future Past. Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch are the children of Magneto created as villains in the X-Men comics but went on to become longtime members of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes.

The next Disney vs. Fox characters in question could be The Inhumans. Disney controls the Avengers. Fox controls film rights to The Fantastic Four which is currently being rebooted.

This super family Continue reading INHUMANS in Avengers or Fantastic Four Movie?

Jim Lee’s Super Size Man of Steel Tribute!

Man of Steel in BIG action on a BIG poster!

Behold Jim Lee’s Super-Sized poster for Superman Unchained #1:

Superman Unchained #1 courtesy DC Comics
Superman Unchained #1 courtesy DC Comics
Superman Unchained #1 courtesy DC Comics
Superman Unchained #1 courtesy DC Comics

Superman Unchained #1 by Scott Snyder and Jim Lee arrives June 12th.

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Captain Marvel Ascends In AVENGERS INFINITY

Avengers #19 courtesy Marvel
Avengers #19 courtesy Marvel

The Marvel Universe will be shaken by the events of Infinity! From the look of this Marvel preview of Avengers #19 by Leinil Yu – one hero may become more powerful than ever!

Earth’s Mightiest Heroes are heading into deep space to fight off invading aliens and Thanos. What happens when the heroes become prisoners of war?

Carol Danvers has been struggling with powers in the pages of Captain Marvel and Avengers: The Enemy Within crossover but she will have find new strength for the challenge ahead. It sure looks like Carol is tapping into her power like never before – it looks like the power signature Continue reading Captain Marvel Ascends In AVENGERS INFINITY

Joss Whedon on Female Superheroes in Film

Scarlett Johansson and Jeremy Renner on set in The Avengers courtesy Marvel.com
Scarlett Johansson and Jeremy Renner in The Avengers courtesy Marvel.com

Will there ever been a solo female superhero movie? With the recent successes  of comic books starring women (the all-female X-Men, Fearless Defenders, Captain Marvel, The New 52 Wonder Woman, Batgirl and Batwoman) is the time right?

The creative mind behind Buffy, Willow, Faith and who showcased Black Widow and Maria Hill perfectly in The Avengers was asked by The Daily Beast about the lack of female heroes on the big screen: Continue reading Joss Whedon on Female Superheroes in Film

DC Comics New Villainess

 

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courtesy DC Comics

DC Comics is introducing a new femme fatale! Her target: Katana!

“Katana’s latest adventures have sent her all the way to Japan in an attempt to repair her treasured sword. But her journey will hardly be an easy one, especially with The Outsiders on her trail. And when a new adversary named Swagger gets word that Katana has returned to her homeland, this equally treacherous and masochistic leader of the sword clan will make it her personal mission to rid Katana of her Soultaker. Using a special coil sword of her own that’s thinner and more flexible than Katana’s, will Swagger have the last laugh?”

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courtesy DC Comics

Is Swagger part of Villains Month? Could this be a hint at a new Outsiders in The New 52?

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Joss Whedon on Robert Downey Jr and AVENGERS 2

Marvel's The Avengers courtesy Marvel
Marvel’s The Avengers courtesy Marvel

Disney is still in negotiations with Robert Downey Jr. about reprising his role as Tony Stark in Avengers 2 (and beyond ?) but for director Joss Whedon it appears to be a done deal as he explains to The Daily Beast.

“He is Iron Man. He is Iron Man in the way that Sean Connery was James Bond. I have no intention of making Avengers 2 without him, nor do I think I’ll be called upon to do that. I don’t think it’s in my interest, Marvel’s interest, or his interest, and I think everything will be fine. But I know that this is Hollywood and you roll with things. You have to be ready for the unexpected. But I loved working with Robert, and everybody knows Continue reading Joss Whedon on Robert Downey Jr and AVENGERS 2